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What is Audiobus? — Audiobus isan award-winning music app for iPhone and iPad which lets you useyour other music apps together. Chain effects on your favouritesynth, run the output of apps or Audio Units into an app likeGarageBand or Loopy, or select a different audio interface outputfor each app. Route MIDI between apps — drive asynth from a MIDI sequencer, or add an arpeggiator to your MIDIkeyboard — or sync with your external MIDI gear.And control your entire setup from a MIDI controller.

Sep 16, 2014  Using a MIDI controller with iPad opens a world of flexibility and usefulness, whether for mobile production or practice. In this tutorial I've shown you how to connect and use a MIDI controller to iPad, as well as demonstrated various ways you can assign MIDI CCs in different apps. Hello friends, to do testing in the development of MIDI apps such as WorldBeats, I searched hardware to allow me to send and receive MIDI between iPad and Mac, but use the WIFI network for this purpose was producing undesirable delays in real time. I found nothing at low cost to allow me to communicate with MIDI iPad-Mac via USB.

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Ipad Midi Interface Garageband

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Hello friends, to do testing in the development of MIDI apps such as WorldBeats, I searched hardware to allow me to send and receive MIDI between iPad and Mac, but use the WIFI network for this purpose was producing undesirable delays in real time. I found nothing at low cost to allow me to communicate with MIDI iPad-Mac via USB. I guess this has happened to more people. So I developed this device: MIDI USB-USB is a device that allows a quick and secure MIDI connection between two hosts. For example, connect an iPad to a Mac a Mac to a PC or any combination of these. Today there are thousands of MIDI applications on smartphones and tablets, but to connect to a Mac or PC, we have to resort to conventional USB MIDI interfaces and DIN cables connecting each, a spectacular racket which may require separate male-DIN adapters female and perhaps power supplies. MIDI USB-USB simplifies all this because there is only to connect each end USB and ready. MIDI USB-USB is a USB MIDI Class Compliant device at
each end that runs on any operating system without installing drivers, plug and play: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, iOS, Android, .. It consists of 4 bidirectional MIDI ports with which we can handle up to 64 channels or applications running simultaneously can connect with each port playing each different functions. More info at: www.sevillasoft.com

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  • Looks interesting. If the price is low, & works as described. You maybe onto a winner.

  • Price is 39€, includes two USB cables 35 cm and 1.8 m. This month free shipping at http://compasflamenco.com/midi-usbusb-p-4.html?language=en
    Video:

  • Is the ipad charged (at least slowly) like when connecting straight to the usb of the computer?

  • The price seems fair, are there any specs about the latency and jitter?

  • MIDI standard send serial data at 31250 bps, internally MIDI USB-USB is 12 times faster, at 375000 baud. Numark mixdeck express djay 2 1.

  • Yes, you need camera connection kit for both.
    You can communicate by MIDI any combination of PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, .. It is USB MIDI class compliant , works on any operating system, no drivers needed.

  • The link to the website is in the third post with the video

  • at http://compasflamenco.com/midi-usbusb-p-4.html?language=en

  • Tueviera que ser un Espanol, no? jejejej.

    Someone go first and report back!

  • Hi my name is Jesús. Do you have a moment to talk about iOS? - Sorry I could help myself.. It does sound like a great idea for many though.

  • Hi, what kind of cables come with the box? Only USB-USB or also Lighting to USB?
    And: Any USB-keyboard plugged into the Mac will play all my iOS Synths (via Logic)?

  • Only USB cables, for iPad you need camera connection kit or similar adapter.
    When you connect the device to your Mac, you see four bidirectional MIDI (in / out) ports. You can use an external MIDI track in logic and select the port and channel. At the other end of the device connect an iPad and see the same: four ports.
    I guess Logic is able to route what enters through a port (your keyboard) and send it to another (MIDI USB-USB port 1 for example).

  • Good video. Nice to see ipad communicating with a Mac, working with each other. It would be nice to see it working on video, with the iPad with a Windows PC. For example seeing how the iPad(with your USB Midi gadget) working with FL Studio, Cubase, Ableton Live. Good so far with a MAC tho.

  • Hi Studs1966, I go to prepare a video with Windows vs iPad and Cubase.

  • Here the video: Cubase in Windows 7 send midi to GarageBand for iPad:

  • What's that very dodgy looking cable conecting to the iPad?

  • Is a camera connection kit Chinese I had to repair, I recommend using the original. Although this works.

  • Hi,

    I like this innovation. If it works - well done Jesús! Great to see new products like this that work well for iOS.

    It would be good to be able to play thumbjam with midi out, or midi designer or one of the x-y pads I have on my iphone straight into my ipad without have to hook up via midi over bluetooth (which is what I do at the moment).

    I have 2 camera connection kits already actually.

    @BiancaNeve if you were able to report back on how it works that would be very much appreciated.

    I'm sure it's good value, but personally I'm in two minds if I can justify 39 Euros for the convenience, to be honest.. But that's just me - since I don't need this function that often and it's possible via bluetooth.

    I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts though.

Dec 01, 2018  Roland UM-ONE MIDI to USB Adapter - How to use a USB MIDI Keyboard in GarageBand iOS (iPhone/iPad). In this video, I give you my beginner's guide to all things USB MIDI. Mar 03, 2018  In this video, I show you how to connect multiple USB devices to an iPad or iPhone at the same time, to use simultaneously and avoid any issues with 'not enough power' to run devices. Sep 10, 2017  USB MIDI device not recognized by iOS 10.3 beta 1. But I got one and it works perfectly now. It seems only this cable is just about the only 'Made for iPad' MIDI adapter out there. IPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5s iPad Mini 2 (None of these are jailbroken) Apps used: Neo Soul Keys Garageband iGrand iMPC Pro All of these used to work. If you’re on iOS, GarageBand is a great app to test with as it supports a wide range of Bluetooth MIDI devices. On OSX, any DAW or virtual instrument that supports MIDI will do. Open up the app, and you should be able to select your MIDI device from whatever preferences menu.

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Here in North America the NHL playoffs are now in full swing and perhaps you’re inspired to play some rocking organ! With GarageBand for iPad we get some great keyboard sounds with nifty screen controls! Not only can we use these keys in our songs that we’re recording, but as I explained in a recent tutorial, live use is also a possibility!


Setup and Equipment Needed

There are a few things we need.

  • Controller Keyboard with power supply - There are many to choose from and I use an Axiom Pro 61. You will definitely need the power supply as the iPad does not provide power through it’s dock port. If you want to use the Korg Nano series, you will need a USB hub with power supply.
  • Camera Connection Kit - Our keyboard controller communicates with GB through this device.


Axiom Pro 61

Apple's Camera Connection Kit

Controls

Each instrument has it’s own layout (organ with drawbars, synths with filter controls) but also there are some functions just above the keyboard and these will vary with the instrument selected. For example, “Sustain” will be on piano but not organ, organ will have the “Rotary” switch for the Leslie, all depending on the instrument.


Although we’re going to be using a keyboard controller, if you want to use the onscreen keyboard, you get different controls for how your screen keyboard responds. On the far left is an “Octave” plus and minus. A middle button for “Glissando”, “Scroll”, “Pitch” which vary again depending on the instrument selected and the right side has a “Scale”, “Arpeggiator” and “Keyboard Layout”.

“Glissando” lets you slide across the keys like a real keyboard would. Think of the piano player using the back of his hand and sliding up or down the keys.

“Scroll” allows you to play a note and while holding it, slide the keyboard up or down. Useful if you need to get into different octaves of the on screen keyboard quickly.

“Pitch” is a like a pitch bend wheel but lets you pitch up or down between notes simply by sliding your finger. Great for the vintage synths!

“Scale” is great for solos if you want to try different sounding scales in a piece of music. Once you pick the scale you want to use, the keyboard becomes more like a single row marimba minus the #/b keys. If you use a kb controller, you will still have all the notes available but you can learn what notes are used by playing them on the iPad and matching them on your keyboard. You’ll soon be playing “Klezmer” with ease!


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“Arpeggiator” is your freedom to play multiple notes with one chord held down. You can choose note order, rate, and octave range. Great for dance tunes or your version of “Teenage Wasteland”! Unfortunately, the arpeggiator does not work with a KB Controller.


“Keyboard Layout/Velocity/Key Controls” - You can choose how you would like the onscreen keyboard to be set up with choices for one or two keyboards and octave range.
“Velocity” on and off is simple enough but you also can control the velocity range depending on the instrument (no velocity for organ since there is none!) left to the middle of the screen.
“Key Controls” simply turns on and off the view of the middle button for “Glissando”, etc.
There is also a hidden feature that is very cool and similar to an aftertouch on a KB controller. Load in the “Vintage Lead” preset under “Synth Lead” and strike a note. Now move your finger up and down that note.. instant filter sweep!

Keyboard Controller

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Plug your keyboard into your Camera Connection Kit and make sure it’s secure as I find it can pop out easily. If it does, you may need to restart your iPad to get control again. Open up GB and navigate to the “Keyboard” instrument. Once this opens you can then select from pianos,organs, synths, etc. by tapping on the instrument in the middle of the screen. You can even store your own presets.
Again, think of the iPad screen as the controls for the organs drawbars or synths filters. Unfortunately GB won’t record this data during recording. Pitch bend and Mod wheels will respond on your controller as will velocity and after touch. Also, there are no ways to assign a KB controller’s sliders or knobs to say, organ drawbars or synth knobs, although I did find my “master” slider with MIDI CC#7 controlled instrument volume.

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Using “Smart Instruments”

One feature I wish GB would allow is the use of “autoplay” but controlled via the KB controller. But there are some interesting ideas you can do by combining the “autoplay” feature and your keyboard. For example, select “Smart Keyboard” and choose one of the 4 “autoplay” modes. You then will see 3 bars with a chord on the top bar. The bar with the chord plays both left and right hand accompaniments, the middle bar is right hand only and the bottom is left hand bass. If you hit the top bar, you could solo on the KB controller. The middle bar could allow you to try bass combinations such as G-G/F-G/E or perhaps a piano bass line with a distinctive melody. Be careful though as the sustain is used most likely and can mush up your sound in the bass line. Using the bottom bar would allow you again more right hand solos or your own accompaniment.

If you want any electric or acoustic bass instruments, you will need to use “Smart Bass”. Using the acoustic bass gives a feature that is hard to emulate on the KB controller unless you get good with the pitch bend wheel.. sliding your finger along a fretless neck. Simply select Acoustic Bass, switch the “Chords” to “Notes” and tap on the screen. It adds some realism to the bass line and with some practice, can give some convincing results. Further editing can be done on GB on your Mac.


“Smart Guitar” is very similar to the smart keyboard and bass features with one additional feature. If you use your KB Controller, you can strike chords on your keys!Now you can use the “autoplay” feature for arpeggiated chords and “strum” chords on your keyboard. Great too for having ostinato picking patterns with multiple chord changes.


Recording Tips

First and foremost.. PRACTICE! Yes.. I said that again as I did in the last tutorial. GB on the iPad does not allow editing like GB on a Mac . Not even MIDI editing for wrong notes. Maybe in version 2.. BUT.. you can slow down the tempo, unlike the Guitar/Audio recording section, and speed it up after. If needed later, you can open up the song on your Mac and edit it there. You also can save time by recording repetitive parts and then looping them. Simply record your part, double tap on the track region and select “Loop”.

If your timing is not that great or you need to tighten up a section, “Quantization” will help. Simply tap on the top right “Mixer” in the Track view and select your quantization value. Use the fastest value you played. For example, if a lead synth line played as fast as 16th notes, use the 1/16 Note value. Quantization will also affect all of the tracks regions in a section! But.. you can have different quantization on each section if a part gets moved from one section to another. Confused? Yeah.. me too at first. If you quantize a part in Section A to 1/8 notes but then move it to Section B that is quantized to 1/16 notes, the new part will show “Multiple”. This is something I seriously hope Apple fixes as it’s frustrating if you need multiple quantizations within a section.

Also, don’t be afraid to record a part and try different instruments as your song may take on a whole new flavor choosing a clav instead of a piano for example. Try duplicating the track with a similar synth but with a different filter cutoff and panned hard left and right. Or use two totally different synths. Bass lines can get really fat with this idea! Slow your song down and play in your own idea of an arpeggiated pattern.. speed up and loop!
Stay tuned for more GarageBand for iPad tips and tutorials. Till next time..don’t drive your neighbors nuts with the Minimoog playing Axel F or Tom Sawyer synth leads.